420!!!!!! What?

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420!!!!!! What?

by ericv101 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:35 am
I have just taken the GMAT for the first time and scored a miserable 420!!! I must admit I didn't make much of an attempt at studying and finished with a great deal of time remaining. My dilemma is this: I need to score in the 600-650 range and need to do it prior to October 1st!!!!

Obviously, I have grossly underestimated the power of the GMAT to inflict pain. I am confident that any studying whatsoever will go a long way to increasing my score but am currently demoralized as a result of this less than indicative performance. I need a plan and I need it now! :)

What materials and study plan would be most valuable under these circumstances?
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by qudo » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:52 am
Hi Eric,

I know exactly how you feel as I scored a miserable 460 on my first try. Since then I have been scoring about 620 on average and have about 3 weeks before I tackle the GMAT again with hopes of becoming a proud member of the 700+ club.

I devised the following plan and hopefully this will help you as well. If you're wondering why this post is under a different user name its because I can't remember what the darn PS is and thus had to create a new one :)

https://www.beatthegmat.com/bombed-the-g ... t8577.html

Another word of advice, the GMAT may seem to take over your life so it is good to keep a balance. I've kept up my workout routines and still find time to spend with friends, girls I met, etc... This will keep you sane.

All the best and good luck to you!

Q